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Brazil's Right Rallies For 'Freedom' After X Blow

Led by beleaguered ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's political right will rally for "democracy and freedom" Saturday amid a free speech tussle that has seen X, their preferred social platform, suspended in the country.

International Business Times

Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations

Brazil’s human rights minister sacked over sexual harassment allegations

Removal of popular cabinet member Silvio Almeida comes as a blow to Lula’s administration

The Guardian - UK

Brazilians Flock To Bluesky And Threads After X Suspension

Brazilians Flock To Bluesky And Threads After X Suspension

Millions of Brazilians, including the president, have flocked to social media platforms such as Threads or Bluesky, where Portuguese has become the most spoken language in the few days since Elon Musk's X was shut down in the country.

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Lula says Elon Musk’s wealth does not mean world must accept his ‘far-right free-for-all’

Brazilian president makes comments after supreme court votes to uphold X ban over refusal to obey court orders

The Guardian - UK

Brazil's Supreme Court Confirms Suspension Of Elon Musk's X

The court has ratified the decision by one of its judges to suspend X for alleged judicial transgressions after platform was accused of hosting right-wing 'digital militias'

International Business Times

Brazil’s supreme court upholds ban on Elon Musk’s X over ‘illegal conduct’

Refusal to comply with local laws suggests social media company ‘considered itself above the rule of law’, says judge

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian Supreme court upholds X ban in the country as feud with Musk continues

Two additional justices sided with Alexandre de Moraes' decision last week, forming a majority in a five-member panel

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Brazil just banned X. Could other countries follow suit?

Brazil just banned X. Could other countries follow suit?

Authorities in Brazil, the country with the world’s fifth largest number of internet users, have banned the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Conversation

On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence

The Independent UK

X goes offline in Brazil after Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws

X goes offline in Brazil after Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws

Millions of users shut out and 500,000 switch to rival platform Bluesky as providers enact supreme court ban

The Guardian - UK

Brazil Officially Suspends Twitter Even Though We All Logged Out When It Became Elon Musk’s X

Brazil Officially Suspends Twitter Even Though We All Logged Out When It Became Elon Musk’s X

Musk said the decision was handed down by “an evil dictator cosplaying as a judge.”

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X in the country after deadline passes for Musk to comply with order

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X in the country after deadline passes for Musk to comply with order

Judge Alexandre de Moraes had given Elon Musk a hard deadline to name a legal representative in the country

Brazil Awaits X Shutdown As Musk Dismisses Legal Order

Brazil Awaits X Shutdown As Musk Dismisses Legal Order

Brazil was on Friday facing a shutdown of the social media platform X after billionaire Elon Musk refused an order by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative for the company.

International Business Times

Brazil Judge, Musk Standoff Intensifies As Starlink Assets Frozen

Brazil Judge, Musk Standoff Intensifies As Starlink Assets Frozen

A standoff between a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and Elon Musk intensified Thursday as the billionaire's Starlink company said its assets had been frozen in the country amid a feud over the fate of his social media platform X. The episode began Wednesday when Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de…

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Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatens to shut down X in the country as dispute with Musk escalates

Judge Alexandre de Moraes gave the social media platform until Thursday evening to name a legal representative in the country

The Guardian - US

Lula says he doesn’t yet recognize Maduro as winner of Venezuela election

Brazilian president suggests fresh elections or coalition government as potential solutions to political crisis

The Guardian - UK

The lawless mining gangs targeting the Amazon’s precious green energy minerals

As demand for the tin ore cassiterite soars, special forces units of Brazil’s Ibama environment agency must play a cat and mouse game with the thousands of illegal miners pouring into Yanomami reserves

Brazilian Court Halts Highway Project To Curb Deforestation

Brazilian court halts highway project over climate change concerns and deforestation risks, highlighting the need for environmental impact assessment in ma...

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Citing climate change, a federal court in Brazil halts rainforest highway paving

In an unusual action, a Brazilian federal court has halted a project to pave a dirt highway that connects the major city of Manaus to populous regions, citing the likelihood it will contribute to climate change

Brazil's Intelligence Agency Accused Of Illegal Espionage

Allegations of illegal spying by Brazil's intelligence agency under Bolsonaro's administration lead to arrests and accusations.

The Independent UK

Brazil’s intelligence agency under Bolsonaro spied on judiciary and lawmakers, police say

An investigation into Brazil’s federal police alleges that the country’s intelligence agency spied on members of the judiciary, lawmakers and journalists under former President Jair Bolsonaro

The Guardian - US

Brazil’s spy agency accused of illegally targeting Bolsonaro’s foes

Five arrested in investigation of claims Abin monitored and harassed top public figures and politicians

Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Indicted For Jewelry Embezzlement

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted for embezzling luxury jewelry and facing multiple charges. Ongoing legal scrutiny and accusations raise quest...

Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million worth of undeclared jewelry, Brazil's police say

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of embezzling roughly $1.2 million worth of jewelry during his time in office, including a diamond-encrusted Rolex and Patek Phillipe watches.

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Bolsonaro-linked crime ring sold official luxury gifts worth $1.2m, Brazil police claim

Report into ‘Jewellerygate’ scandal alleges former president involved in embezzlement of high-value gifts received from foreign leaders

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